LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 May 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A formal “Gazette" notice was . issued . to-day, summoning the meeting of the General Assembly on June z.. Press Assn.

A new steamer to the port of Greymouth, the Abel Tasman, of 4000 tons displacement, is due here on May 21, from Lyttelton, to load timber, foi Sydney.

Prospects for work at the State mines next week, are not too promising. It is likely that both Liverpool and James mines will work on only two days during the week. There has been some improvement m the Christchurch trade recently, and it is anticipated that the Wallsend Mme will work a full week.

A competition decided upon the greatest number of hawks' and shags legs collected in the season was arranged bv the Taranaki Acclimatisation Society and the winner given the choice of a free game or fishing license for the following season, ihe report that the successful contestant chose a game licence prompted a gun enthusiast in Taranaki to remain, “There must be mighty few trout m the Taranaki district”!

Arrested on a warrant from Napier, for default in connection with a maintenance order, James Kyle, a quartzminer, at present unemployed owing to the strike at the Alexander appeared before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, Greyniouth, to-day. Mr T. F. Brosnan represented defendant, and applied for his release, stating' that it was not a case for imprisonment, as defendant had done his best to comply with the order, before he was rendered idle by the strike. The S.M. made an order for defendant’s release, upon payment or £3, the balance of the arrears ot £l3 to be the subject of an application for remission.

Old Time dancers are cordially invited to attend the Pirate Football Chib’s dance, in Herb. Moores Cabaret to-night. Re-arranged dance programme. —Advt.

How one medical witness gave his evidence, in so satisfactory a mannei, so bereft of confusing medical terms that, opposing counsel rose and declared he accepted it in toto was a remarkable phase of a civil action in the Supreme Court. at. Wellington this week, before the Chief Justice (Sir Michael Myers) and a jury. Another medical man at least, had been sunpoenaed and was waiting to give evidence. but he was not required to enter the witness-box. Hr Sydney 1). Rhind. of Wellington, described how a youth in his teens had been injui'cl and treated. His liver had been partially ruptured, bile flowed and became encysted so that the right lung was collapsed. Three inches of rib | were removed, and, by means of a tube, the encysted bile was drawn down under the chest wall through the boy’s side. At first the boy s future seemed black, but owing to his excellent vitality and the treatment lie made a remarkable recovery. The Chief Justice, in his summing-up said he had omitted to compliment Dr Rhind upon the excellent manner in which he had given his evidence. It had been of the greatest assistance to the Court. 1

Consistency is the secret spirit of success, and one of the most successful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar s Imperial Whisky.. All those good qualities of fine, matured whisky are found in Dewar’s and this is the reason it is so constantly called for throughout the world by Judges ot good whisky. Man is gifted with a very sensitive taste when choosing his eatables, wearables, etc., and why not use that same good taste in the choice of his drinkables, and drink the best whisky. Dewar’s can be obtained at all leading hotels. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., agents, Greymouch, Hokitika and Westport. —Advt.

Among the graduates who received their degrees at Canterbury College on Thursday were: Edward Primrose Hambleton,’ of Greymouth, Bachelor of Engineering (electrical-civil) and Donald Jamieson Wilson, of Greymouth, Bachelor of Commerce.

Mr C. D. Morpeth, one of the original members, has been appointed chairman of the Wellington City Mortgagors’ Liabilities Adjustment Commission, and Mr C. W. A. Kellow has been appointed to the Commission The changes are consequent upon the resignation of Mr Ward to be Deputy-Governor of the Reserve Bank. —Press Assn.

“The Hon. R. Masters is the best Minister for Education we have had since I have been on the board,” said Mr E. F. Hemingway, chairman of the Wanganui Education Board, at Whenuakura this week. “I have known, six Ministers and he has been head and shoulders above them. Not only has he the knowledge—he was '.chairman of the Taranaki Board —but he has business acumen.”

While you are booking yours get two seats for me in McGlashan’s Bus,, that’s going to the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Maj 7 18.—Advt.

Further successes by West Coast competitors at the Christchurch Competitions Festival include: Reading at sight, boy or girl, 12 and under 16 years (27 entries’): Nancy McKane (Cobden)' 78pts, 3; Reading at sight, boy or girl under 12 years (22 entries): Jessie Patterson (Greymouth) 77pts, 3, Vivian Hansen (Greymouth) h.c.: Piano Solo, 10 and under 12 years (55 entries): Joan Munson (Runanga) 3; Junior Recitation, girls 8 and under 12, Dorothy Congreve (Greymouth) h.c.

"Oh! Dick! I’m. so thrilled about going to the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball.” “Why? Jean.” “They are having a big lounge for us to sit out a dance in.” —Advt.

The idiosyncrasies of juveniles are well known, and generally find an outlet in a penchant for collecting things—anything that happens to be the vogue with the younger generation, observes the Auckland “Star.” At the present time the crown top from a well-known brand of ale finds much favour with .the youngsters. Pressed into contact with a garment and the cork washer pushed into place from the inside, the children have a badge emblazoned with the word “Champion,” a name which goes far with juveniles. One little fellow, who was bewailing the loss of his badge, accosted his father with the request, “Say dad, will you get some bottles of that ‘cordial,” because I want the tops?” The joke was on father, as dad was a staunch supporter of the water waggon.

“When a person buys a hot water bag on towards the end of August, when the worst of the winter is practically over, and feels the warmth and comfort it affords, he thinks “What a fool I was not to get one of these three or four months ago.” There’s no mistake, a hot water bag is great these cold winter nights: It is a necessity in case of sickness and a positive luxury during ordinary good health. Ask Parkinson and Co., Chemists, about hot water bags. See their window display. Prices from 2/9. Don’t freeze this winter for the sake of 2/9. Don’t forget Parkinson and Co., Chemists.” —2.

Football Covers, best quality English, at half the usual prices to clear. All in tip top condition. Now is your 'time for Football Bargains at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Hockey Sticks, Hockey Shin Pads, Rubber Guards, best British makes are offered at a third less than the ordinary prices to clear, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

A remarkable offer made possible by buying facilities second to none. Note the size, there is ample ‘tuck-in’ in these fine Unbleached Twill Sheets 54x2J, 6/11 pair, 70x23, 9/6 pair. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

Closing Down Classical Music 2/6, now 7 6d; Lead Pencils, rubber tops 2/-, now 8d doz. 400 page Writing Blocks I/ 1 , now 9d; Superior full size Envelopes, 5 packets 1/-. Post Cards 3d, now Id. 1500 Cookery and Household receipts 1/-, now 9d. Exercise Books, 3d, now 2d. Selling off. Thorpy’s, Greymouth.—Advt.

Our Showrooms are aiways ready for your inspection. We cordially invite you to call, whether to buy or to look round. Any little service we can render you, or advice we can give, shall be a great privilege. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

Winter protection assured in Girls’ Smart Leatherette Rain Coats, with Sou’-wester Hats to match. Shades include red, fawn, green, navy, slate grey and bottle. Size 30in 10/6 set, 32in to 3Sin, 11/6 set at. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Selling Off. Cup, Saucer and Plate Sets 1/6, now 1/-. Earthenware Teapots 2/6, now 1/9. Breakfast Cups, 6d, now 3 for 1/-. Cup and Saucer, now 4Jd. Milk Jugs 1/-, and 2/-, now 6d and 1/-. Lipped Frying Pans 2/6, now 1/6. Washing-up Tin Dishes. < with handles 2/6, now 1/3, Definitely Closing down. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Grey mouth. —Advt. Hockey Goods. Best English maker. Special prices to clear stocks. All offered at one third off the usual prices. Hockey Sticks, all weights less one-third. Hockey Balls, best quality less one-third. Leg Pads less one-third, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.